Subtract 6/56 from 72/3
1st number: 24 0/3, 2nd number: 6/56
72/3 - 6/56 is 669/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
72/3 = 72 × 56/3 × 56 = 4032/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4032/168 - 18/168 = 4032 - 18/168 = 4014/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 669/28
- In mixed form: 2325/28
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